President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies to expedite payments to contractors who efficiently complete projects, aiming to boost the economy and ensure proper use of public funds.
Senator Loren Legarda calls for making the DILG directive against political branding in government projects a permanent law through Senate Bill 1716, emphasizing public funds are for service, not personal publicity.
Minglanilla's mayor, vice mayor, and councilors face a one-year suspension by the Ombudsman for their handling of landslide risks in Sitio Napo, raising questions about emergency decision-making and local governance.
Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte calls for independent forensic examination of circulating photo showing alleged drug use by a public figure, warning that evasion erodes public trust.
Mindanao Alliance for Progress challenges Davao City Water District's proposed 30% rate increase, warning of 90% cumulative rise since 2022 without clear service improvements.
A Ceres bus driver faces reckless imprudence charges for a fatal collision that killed Police Executive Master Sergeant Antonio Sando, a 30-year PNP veteran in Central Visayas. The incident occurred on the National Highway in Naga City, Cebu.
The Provincial Government of Pampanga and Minalin Municipality inaugurated the upgraded Minalin Multi-Purpose Convention Center, featuring new amenities funded by a P10-million allocation to enhance community events.
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa refutes corruption allegations from Ramon Tulfo, calling them false and baseless, while emphasizing his commitment to DOH priorities like Zero Balance Billing and PhilHealth improvements.
The Commission on Elections reminds political parties for the Antipolo City special polls to nominate only one candidate and submit required documents by deadlines to avoid invalidations.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasizes the need to modernize outdated government systems and policies to simplify life for Filipinos and improve service delivery.
The House Committee on Justice has declared two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sufficient in form, marking a procedural step forward in the impeachment process.
San Fernando Mayor Vilma Caluag denies election fraud as a manual recount of ballots for the May 2025 mayoral race begins, expressing confidence in the outcome.
Civil City Security Unit guards in Mandaue City demonstrated integrity by returning a body bag containing nearly P1 million in cash and checks found at the sports complex during BPLO transactions.
The Cebu Provincial Government distributed cash assistance to barangay captains and mayors for infrastructure projects and community repairs, including earthquake-damaged facilities.
Philippine National Police records significant 24.32% decrease in focus crimes nationwide for January 2026, with rape cases dropping over 60%. PNP Chief Nartatez highlights community safety while addressing recent incidents involving police personnel.
A fresh impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte has been filed in the House of Representatives, alleging misuse of funds, corruption, and threats against officials.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shares positive health update in vlog, confirming recovery from diverticulitis with doctors' approval while continuing official duties from Malacañang.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasizes modernizing outdated government policies through digitalization to reduce bureaucracy and improve services for ordinary citizens.
Police in Cebu apprehend four suspected drug pushers in separate buy-bust operations in San Fernando and Dalaguete, seizing shabu and firearms worth over P23,000.
Two alleged New People's Army members died in a firefight with Philippine Army soldiers in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, on January 31, 2026. Authorities recovered weapons and documents.
Cebu Provincial Health Consultant Elisse Nicole Catalan clarifies that a patient transfer from CPH-Carcar followed standard medical protocols and the DOH Central Visayas e-Referral System, emphasizing hospital classifications and referral processes.
A private individual's complaint about ongoing quarrying in Barangay Binaliw, following a deadly landslide, prompts the Cebu City Council to review all quarry permits citywide.
Cebu City hosted the 26th ASEAN Summit, but controversy erupted over tarpaulins covering waste near Pasil. Mayor Archival clarifies DPWH's role amid ongoing garbage crisis.
Mandaue City launches a free ride program for students in February 2026, aiming to reduce peak-hour congestion and set a model for sustainable urban transport with a P40 million budget.
DSWD Field Office 7 in Central Visayas partners with the Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Serbisyo Hub in Mandaue City to streamline Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) delivery, making government services more accessible and efficient for reside
Cebu City Councilor Michelle Abella-Cellona proposes amendments to reduce hospital and clinic rates in 2026, offering a compromise between 2010 and 2024 fee levels to balance cost recovery and affordability.
Brigadier General Alaric Avelino Delos Santos visits 21st Infantry Battalion soldiers who survived the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking near Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan, providing support and commendation.
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives arrested two high-value targets and confiscated P107,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula arrest nine individuals and confiscate P34.85 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in two separate anti-smuggling operations on January 29-30, 2026.
Lapu-Lapu City District Hospital will adjust services from February 9 to 15, 2026, for a mandatory seven-day fumigation and deep cleaning, covering key areas like operating and delivery rooms.